Care And Maintenance; Consumption Values - Bosch Washing machine Instruction Manual

Safety instructions Care
– Read the instruction manual and installation instructions and all other information enclosed
with the washing machine and act accordingly.
– Retain the documents for subsequent use.
Risk of electric shock – Never pull the cable to disconnect the mains plug.
– Never insert/disconnect the mains plug with damp hands.
Danger to life For worn-out appliances:
– Disconnect the mains plug.
– Sever the mains cable and discard along with the plug.
– Destroy the lock on the washing machine door. This will prevent
children from locking themselves in and risking their lives.
Danger of suffocation – Keep packaging, film and packaging parts out of the reach of
children.
Risk of poisoning – Keep detergents and care products out of the reach of children.
Risk of explosion – Items of laundry pretreated with cleaning agents containing
solvents, e.g. stain remover / cleaning solvent may lead to an 1. Pull out, press insert down, remove draw completely.
explosion after being loaded into the washing machine.
2. To remove the insert: press the insert upwards from below with your finger.
Rinse items of laundry thoroughly by hand beforehand. 3. Clean the detergent dispenser tray and insert with water and a brush and dry it.
4. Attach the insert and engage (connect the cylinder to the guide pin).
Risk of injury – The washing machine door can become very hot.
5. Push in the detergent drawer.
– Be careful when draining hot detergent solution.
– Do not climb onto the washing machine.
– Do not lean on the open washing machine door.
– Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
– Be careful when opening the detergent drawer while the machine
is in operation.

Consumption values

Additional Electricity con- Programme
Programme Load Water***
function sumption*** duration***
Cottons 30 °C** 6 kg 0,51 kWh 55 l 2:21 h
Cottons 40 °C** 6 kg 0,63 kWh 55 l 2:21 h
Cottons 60 °C** 6 kg 1,26 kWh 55 l 2:29 h
Cottons 60 °C EcoPerfect* 6 kg 1,02 kWh 45 l 2:49 h
Cottons 90 °C 6 kg 1,98 kWh 59 l 2:34 h
Easy-Care 40 °C** 3 kg 0,55 kWh 55 l 1:37 h
3 kg 0,48 kWh 32 l 1:03 h 1. Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Mixed Load 40 °C**
2. Drain the detergent solution –> page 10.
Delicate/Silk 30 °C 2 kg 0,21 kWh 31 l 0:41 h
3. Pull the emergency release downwards with a tool and release.
Wool cold 2 kg 0,10 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
Wool 30 °C 2 kg 0,19 kWh 39 l 0:40 h
Information on the display panel
* Programme setting for testing and energy labelling in accordance with EU directive 92/75/EEC.
** Programme setting for testing in accordance with valid standard EN60456.
F: 16
Note on comparative tests: Try out the test programme by washing the specified load using the maximum spin speed.
F: 17
As a short programme for coloureds, select the programme Mixed Load 40 °C with the maximum spin speed.
*** The values deviate from the indicated values depending on water pressure, hardness, and inlet temperature, ambient tem-
perature, type, amount and soiling of the laundry, detergent used, fluctuations in the power supply and selected additional F: 18
functions.
F: 21
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F: 23
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– Risk of electric shock. Disconnect the mains plug.
Maintenance
– Risk of explosion. No solvents.
Before washing for the first time Detergent solution pump
Do not load any laundry into the machine. Turn on the tap. Add the following to compartment II: Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
– approx. 1 litre water
1. Open and remove the service flap.
– detergent (dosage according to the manufacturer's instructions for light soiling and the appropriate degree of water
hardness)
Set the programme selector to Easy-Care 60 °C and select Start/Reload. At the end of the programme, turn
the programme selector to Off.
2. For models with a drainage hose: Remove the drainage hose from the retainer and pull it
Machine housing, control panel from the housing. Remove the container.
Remove the sealing cap, allow the detergent solution to flow out.
– Wipe with a soft, damp cloth.
Replace the sealing cap and place the drainage hose in the retainer.
– Do not use any abrasive cloths, scourers or cleaning agents (stainless steel cleaners).
– Remove detergent and cleaning agent residue immediately. 2* For models without a drainage hose: Carefully unscrew the pump cover until the
– Do not clean with a jet of water. detergent solution begins to flow out. When the service flap is half full, close the pump cover
and empty the service flap. Repeat the above steps until all the detergent solution has
Cleaning the detergent drawer ...
completely drained out.
... if it contains detergent or fabric softener residues. 3. Carefully unscrew the pump cover (residual water).
4. Clean the interior, pump cover thread and pump housing (the impeller in the detergent
solution pump must rotate).
5. Replace the pump cover and screw it tightly.
6. Place the service flap back on and close.
Leave the detergent drawer open so that any residual water can evaporate.
To prevent unused detergent from flowing straight into the drain during the next wash: Pour 1 litre of water into
compartment II and start the
Drum
Drainage hose at the siphon
Leave the washing machine door open so that the drum can dry out.
Turn the programme selector to Off and disconnect the mains plug.
Rust stains - use chlorine-free cleaning agent, not steel wool.
Descaling
Ensure there is no laundry in the machine 1. Loosen the hose clamp, carefully remove the drainage hose (residual water).
2. Clean the drainage hose and siphon connecting piece.
Descale the appliance according to the descaler manufacturer's instructions. This should not be necessary if the
correct dosage of detergent is used. 3. Reattach the drainage hose and secure the connection with the hose clamp.
Emergency release, e.g. in the event of a power cut Filter in the water supply
Risk of electric shock!
The programme continues to run when the power has been restored. However, if the laundry has to be removed, the
Do not immerse the HydroSafe safety device in water (contains an electric valve).
washing machine door can be opened as follows:
Risk of scalding.
Reduce the water pressure in the supply hose:
The detergent solution and laundry may be hot. If possible, leave it to cool down.
Do not reach into the drum if it is still rotating.
1. Turn off the tap.
Do not open the washing machine door if water can be seen through the glass.
2. Select any programme (except for Rinse/Spin /
3. Choose Start/Reload. Let the programme run for approximately 40 seconds.
4. Turn the programme selector to Off. Disconnect the mains plug.
Clean the filter:
Washing machine door can then be opened.
1. Depending on model:
Disconnect the hose from the tap.
Clean the filter using a small brush.
depending on model
Close the washing machine door properly; laundry may be caught. and/or for Standard and Aqua-Secure models:
Open the tap completely, supply hose kinked or trapped;
Remove the hose on the rear of the appliance,
Clean the filter –> page 10, Water pressure too low.
Remove the filter with pliers and clean.
Detergent solution pump blocked; Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10. Drainage hose / waste pipe
2. Connect the hose and check for leaks.
blocked; Clean the drainage hose at the siphon –> page 10.
Motor fault. Call customer services.
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Water in the base tub, appliance leaking. Call customer services.
– Risk of scalding.
Allow the detergent solution to cool down. What to do if ...
– Turn off the tap.
Water is leaking out. – Attach/replace the drainage hose correctly.
– Tighten the screw connection of the supply hose.
No water supply. – Start/Reload not selected?
Detergent not – Tap not turned on?
dispensed. – Filter blocked? Clean the filter –> page 10.
– Supply hose kinked or trapped?
Washing machine door – Safety function active. Programme stopped? –> page 4.
cannot be opened. – Is Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
– Can be opened by emergency release only? –> page 9.
Programme does not – Start/Reload or
start. – Washing machine door closed?
– Childproof lock active? Deactivate –> page 5.
Detergent solution is – Is Rinse Hold (without final spin) selected? –> page 3, 4.
not drained. – Clean the detergent solution pump –> page 10.
– Clean the waste pipe and/or drainage hose.
Water not visible in the – Not a fault - water below the visible area.
drum.
Unsatisfactory spin – Not a fault - the unbalanced-load detection system has cancelled
result. the spin cycle because of uneven distribution of the laundry.
Laundry wet/too damp. Distribute small and large items of laundry evenly inside the drum.
– Reduced Ironing selected? –> page 5.
– Selected speed too low? –> page 5.
The programme length – Not a fault - the number of spin cycles may be changed due to the
jumps during the final varying distribution of the laundry, which may cause the time in the
spin. display panel to be corrected.
Drain programme.
Spin cycle performed – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts the
several times. imbalance.
Residual water in the – Not a fault - the action of the care product is not affected.
compartment for care – Clean the insert if necessary –> page 9.
products.
Odour formation in the – Run programme
washing machine. detergent.
Foam escaping from – Too much detergent used?
the detergent drawer. If foam is escaping from the detergent drawer:
Mix 1 tablespoon of fabric softener with ½ litre of water and pour
into compartment II (not with outdoor or down fabrics).
– Reduce the detergent dosage for the next wash cycle.
Intense noise – Are the appliance feet fixed?
formation, vibrations Secure the appliance feet –> Installation instructions.
and "wandering" – Transportation safety devices removed?
Drain).
during the spin cycle. Remove the transportation safety devices –> Installation
instructions.
Display panel/indicator – Power cut?
lamps do not function – Fuses triggered? Reset/change the fuse.
during operation. – If the fault occurs repeatedly, call customer services.
Programme sequence – Not a fault - unbalanced load detection system adjusts imbalance
longer than usual. by repeatedly distributing the laundry.
– Not a fault - foam detection system active - adds an additional rinse
cycle.
Detergent residues – Occasionally, phosphate-free detergents contain water-insoluble
on the laundry. residues.
– Select the Rinse/Spin cycle or brush out the laundry after washing.
If you cannot correct a fault yourself (switching on/off) or a repair is required:
– Turn the programme selector to Off and remove the mains plug from the socket.
10 – Turn off the water supply and call customer services –> Installation instructions.
Ready in time selected?
Washing machine
Cottons 90 °C without laundry. Use standard
Instruction manual
Observe the safety instructions on page 8.
Read these instructions and the separate installation instructions before
operating the washing machine.
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